Artest said Owens will help determine whether “I’m crazy or I have a legitimate shot.”

Artest did say Friday night that the football players laughed at him, but on Monday afternoon Artest said Owens was nice enough to consult with Artest on the matter this offseason and make a gauge. Artest said Owens would also help determine if Artest’s tentative plan to play tight end was logical or another position was better. But Artest said of Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, whose lead-up to NFL stardom was basketball is “definitely a big inspiration.”

Who knew that T.O. was a talent evaluator as well.

One team that Artest could probably make right now is the Bengals, because they are horrible and need all the help they can get. There is always a method to Artest’s madness, so maybe he is seriously considering this.

If there was a reality show about Artest’s quest to make a NFL roster, I would watch it.

If Michael Jordan can play baseball, why can’t Artest go play for the Detroit Lions?